Ask the Pack: Philadelphia,PA.

[mount lefroy]

Will be spending a week there next summer at a conference.

What is/are the 'must not miss' in that town. I do love american history, so it being the first nations capital is cool

I dont care what the suggestion is....food, entertainment, history....I just know little to nothing a bout the place.

 

[Delmar]

There's a bell there but it has a crack in it now so I'd skip it.

 

[KurtRambis4]

Rocky statue*

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[dawgoneyall]

Get a samwich.

 

[RocketDawg]

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And while you're there, go ahead and go inside the art museum. It's fantastic. Last time I was there they had some of the clay warriors from China ... not sure if that was permanent or just on a short loan. Great collection of armor too. And of course, a fantastic art collection.

Philly has some of the best food in the world. I'm more familiar with South Philly, but there's a fantastic Italian food place about every 50 feet it seems. Don't pass on a genuine Philly cheesesteak or two either.

And of course, there's all sorts of places to see in the historic district.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

West Philly? That's where I was born and raised. Used to spend my most of my days at the playground. One day I was chillin there after school, playing a little hoops, and a couple of no-good dudes showed up and started making trouble. Needless to say, we got in a fight, my mom freaked and sent me to live with my aunt and uncle in California. Man, I really miss that place.

 

[PBRME]

About 10 years ago I went looking for the Rocky statue. Was saddened to find out the locals thought it was an eyesore so they stuck it in the museum warehouse.

 

[Apoplectic_Objurgator]

stay in climax instead

 

[dawgoneyall]

West Philly? That's where I was born and raised. Used to spend my most of my days at the playground. One day I was chillin there after school, playing a little hoops, and a couple of no-good dudes showed up and started making trouble. Needless to say, we got in a fight, my mom freaked and sent me to live with my aunt and uncle in California. Man, I really miss that place.

Can you do the Carlton?

 

[MeridianDog]

Art institute, Rodin Museum, Liberty Bell Museum, Independence Hall, Old Ironsides, Andrew Wyeth (Brandywine River) Museum,

 

[RocketDawg]

Longwood Gardens and/or Lancaster if you want to drive a little ways.

 

[Ishmael]

Longwood Gardens and/or Lancaster if you want to drive a little ways.

If you're willing to drive that far Valley Forge is worth a visit too.

And pretty much what others have said here regarding historical stuff in center city area. The mint isn't far away from there, and at least years ago was mildly interesting.

If the Phillies are in town, catch a ballgame.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Does a fat dog fart?

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

It's like deja rue...

http://forums.sixpackspeak.com/show...s-to-do-in-Philadelphia&highlight=Born+raised

/I like yours better...

 

[Go Budaw]

Head to Paddy's for a cold one. Usually not too crowded, good chill spot if you can deal with the ****** service.

 

[PBRME]

Head to Paddy's for a cold one. Usually not too crowded, good chill spot if you can deal with the ****** service.

Shut up bird.

 

[VillagepeopleDogs]

Just don't mess up the 'ju ju' like Jennifer Lawrence did.

 

[coach66]

Agree, Valley Forge is an enjoyable tour.

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